Tech

November, 2025

• 13 November

  SEC Eyes ‘Token Taxonomy’ to Clarify Crypto Regulations, Says Chair Paul Atkins

  

  In a landmark address signaling the Trump administration’s pivot toward crypto-friendly oversight, SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveiled plans for a “token taxonomy” framework, aiming to end a decade of regulatory fog that has stifled U.S. digital asset innovation. Speaking at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Fintech Conference on November 12, Atkins framed the initiative as the next phase of …
• 13 November

  Canary Capital Set to Launch First Memecoin ETF Tracking MOG Coin

  

  In a audacious leap for meme-driven assets, Canary Capital Group LLC has filed an S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the Canary MOG ETF, poised to become the first regulated fund tracking MOG Coin—a cat-themed memecoin born from TikTok virality and “Mog” internet lore. The November 12 filing, amid a post-shutdown SEC revival, spotlights Canary’s aggressive …
• 13 November

  Polymarket Makes a Quiet Return to the US with Limited Beta Launch

  

  In a low-key pivot signaling crypto’s maturing dance with regulators, Polymarket has soft-launched its U.S. exchange in beta mode, granting select American users access to live trading on real prediction contracts. The move, confirmed by founder Shayne Coplan at a recent Miami conference, caps years of exile following a 2022 $1.4 million CFTC settlement that booted the platform offshore. Now, …
• 13 November

  Bitcoin Stable, Stocks Mixed – Trump Signs Bill to Reopen US Government

  

  In a pivotal move ending the longest U.S. government shutdown on record, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill late Wednesday, restoring federal operations after 43 grueling days of stalemate. The measure, passed by the House in a razor-thin 222-209 vote, secures operations through January but sidesteps heated debates over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, leaving Democrats fuming and vowing …
• 12 November

  Bitcoin Bulls Defend $103K as U.S. Crypto Breakthroughs Lift Market Sentiment

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) is clinging to the $103,000 support level on November 12, 2025, with bulls fending off downside pressure amid a flurry of U.S. crypto milestones that have reignited market fervor. After dipping to $98,953 earlier this week, BTC rebounded to $102,961, up 0.5% in the last 24 hours, per CoinMarketCap data. Trading volume surged 15% to $68 billion, underscoring …
• 12 November

  Hidden Gem Alert: New Crypto Under a Penny Poised for Major Exchange Debut

  

  A fresh meme coin blending viral frog lore with browser-based crypto mining is capturing retail frenzy as its presale wraps up, trading at a sub-penny price with whispers of major exchange debuts. PEPENODE ($PEPE), launched in July 2025, has surged past $2.01 million in funding, positioning it as a top micro-cap contender amid November’s market dip. At the heart of …
• 12 November

  XRP Eyes Breakout as Wall Street ETFs Emerge and U.S. Shutdown Fears Fade

  

  XRP is surging toward a potential breakout, buoyed by imminent spot ETF launches and relief from the U.S. government’s protracted shutdown. After consolidating in a $2.35–$2.50 channel, the token hit $2.54 intraday on November 12, 2025—up 6% in 24 hours—fueled by DTCC listings and Nasdaq filings signaling regulatory green lights. The Senate’s 60-40 vote on November 10 cleared a bipartisan …
• 12 November

  Malaysia’s VCI Global to Snap Up $100M in OOB Tokens From Tether-Backed Oobit

  

  Malaysia’s Nasdaq-listed VCI Global Limited (VCIG) is diving deeper into crypto with a $100 million acquisition of OOB tokens from Oobit, the Tether-backed payments app rebranding ahead of its Solana migration. Announced November 11, 2025, the deal positions VCI as treasury manager for the OOB Foundation, while Tether—USDT’s issuer with $183 billion in circulation—emerges as VCIG’s largest shareholder via its …
• 12 November

  Coinbase Expands in Asia: Launches Singapore Business With USDC Payments for Startups

  

  Coinbase has kicked off its first international expansion of Coinbase Business in Singapore, equipping local startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with seamless USDC payments, crypto trading, and automated financial tools. Announced November 12, 2025, the platform—initially unveiled in the U.S. last June—partners with Standard Chartered for real-time Singapore dollar (SGD) transfers, enabling instant settlements via stablecoins like USDC and XSGD. …
• 12 November

  Kraken CEO Blasts UK Crypto Rules, Says They’re Choking Retail Growth

  

  Kraken’s co-CEO Arjun Sethi has unleashed a scathing critique of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) crypto promotion rules, likening mandatory risk warnings to “cigarette box” labels that scare off retail investors and block access to 75% of global crypto products. In a November 11, 2025, Financial Times interview, Sethi—co-leading the exchange with David Ripley—argued the regime creates “unnecessary friction,” …